T114 - Revision history

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‎Pros and cons

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‎Description

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‎Pros and cons

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‎Main armament

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 ** Only HEAT, no other rounds available
 ** Limited ammo, only three shots per clip and a total of 24 rounds
 ** No external .50 cal MG, which can be used to fight back against planes
 ** Low velocity cannon compared to other vehicles at the same rank
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 * Light and small vehicle
 ** Loses majority of its speed when it runs into foreign objects i.e. fences, wall, rocks etc
 ** Low profile, makes seeing over tall bushes, long grass, rocks, and other tall objects very hard
 ** Low profile would require exposing the tank weak armour when firing if the gun view is blocked by a tall object

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 {{Notice
-  |Fun fact: The T114 was the first premium rank V vehicle to be implemented into the game.
+  |Trivia: The T114 was the first premium rank V vehicle to be implemented into the game.
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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The T114 was the first premium rank V vehicle to be implemented into the game.
+As part of the development of a lightweight armored vehicle that would become the M113, the '''T114''' design was considered for the role of a infantry battalion antitank (BAT) weapon system with the mounting of a 106 mm M40A1 recoilless rifle. The 106 mm M40A1 was mounted in a turret with a three-round magazine and a semiautomatic loader. Two prototypes were built and began testing in December 1960 and continued until January 1961. However, in March 1961, it was decided that the anti-tank carrier version of the T114 (BAT) was no longer necessary and development should focus on making the T114 into a command and reconnaissance vehicle (which would become the M114 CRV).
-The T114 looks like it is straight from a science fiction movie, or from a crazy professor's basement. With a circular turret, autoloader system, and a cannon attached, it has a very unique look. It is very fragile, but is a very dangerous tank with a skilled player in the commander seat.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]], the T114 (BAT) comes in looking like it is straight from a science fiction movie, or from a crazy professor's basement. With a circular turret, autoloader system, and a cannon attached, it has a very unique look. In gameplay, it is a small-sized (just over 2 meters tall) armoured vehicle with good mobility and maneuverability, as well as formidable armament. However, it has weak armor that cannot provide protection even from heavy machine guns. Its main projectile is an anti-tank shaped-charge grenade with decent armor penetration, making the vehicle a dangerous opponent for any kind of enemy equipment it may encounter in battle. The ability to fire several rounds in quick succession allows it to engage multiple targets simultaneously. It is very fragile, but is a very dangerous tank with a skilled player in the commander seat.
-The gun packs a great punch with up to twenty six rounds with 433 mm of penetration from its High-Explosive, Anti-Tank, grenades ("HEAT") round, allowing the T114 to take on a wide variety of formidable foes. Considering that the velocity of the projectile is not very fast, it will have to use it almost like a mortar at ranges over 800 m (2,624 ft). Use the terrain and vegetation on the map to get close then engage the enemy in an ambush. The T114 will be able to knock out most tanks if clever with shot placement since it is only equipped with HEAT projectiles. The T114 has a three round magazine for the 106 mm gun, so if the first shot fail to hit, another two can be shot off within few seconds. However, the reload of the magazine will depend heavily on the [[Crew_skills#Ground_vehicles_crew_skills|crew skills]] .
+{{Notice
+ |Fun fact: The T114 was the first premium rank V vehicle to be implemented into the game.
-The mobility of this vehicle is average to good with very responsive handling at speed. It has a good cross country speed on terrain of around 32-50 km/h (20-25 mph). On tarmac roads, the T114 can get up to 56 km/h (35 mph)! Use this to get into a great hiding spot and await the victim. Once the victims are spotted, the attack strategy is nearly the same for all types. Tigers, hit the front plate. Panthers, front plate. IS-6, front plate.
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 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
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 '''Armour type:'''
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 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
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 {{tankMobility|abMinHp=248|rbMinHp=142}}
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 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
 {{main|M40A1C (106 mm)}}
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 ** Crew is cramped together, a short burst from a Heavy machine gun or autocannon can knock them both out
 ** Crew is sitting around ammunition which can be penetrated and detonated by machine gun fire
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_t114 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[M50 Ontos]]
 * [[Type 60 SPRG (C)]]

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:M40A1C (106 mm)/Ammunition|M344A1}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-This tanks playstyle is similar to a role of a [[:Category:Light_tanks|light tank]], with only two crew, very light armour, only equipped with a 106 mm (10.6 cm) Recoiless Rifle armed with High-Expolsive Anti-Tank grenade (similar to an RPG). However, it is just as deadly as any other tank on the battlefield!
+This tanks playstyle is similar to a role of a [[:Category:Light_tanks|light tank]], with only two crew, very light armour, only equipped with a 106 mm (10.6 cm) Recoilless Rifle armed with High-Explosive Anti-Tank grenade (similar to an RPG). However, it is just as deadly as any other tank on the battlefield!
 Use the speed it offers to get the advantage of the terrain. Use the vegetation of the map to an advantage. Be patient. Be cautious about walls, fences, and objects on the terrain - These will slow the tank down if they are run over and/or hit. It is important not to let the enemy team spot the T114. Stealth is the key. Wait for the enemy tank to appear and for it to expose its side. Calculate the distance and drop of the HEAT round before firing. If calculated successfully, either the enemy tank will be knocked-out or it have sustained major critical damage such as a loss of a crew or gun breech. If it has sustained critical damage, fire another shot into the opposite area of the tank to knock it out. It is very important to aim and knock out the gunner and/or turret crew. Even if the tank was hit and sustained critical damage, if the turret crew was not knocked out and main cannon was inoperable, the machine gun will still be able to penetrate the T114's armour since it has only 32 mm of thickness on the sides and rear with the turret at 38 mm while the front has 44 mm.

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The T114 was the first premium rank V vehicle to be implemented into the game.
-The T114 looks like it is straight from a science fiction movie, or from a crazy professor's basement. With a circular turret, auto-loader system, and a cannon attached, it has a very unique look. It is very fragile, but is a very dangerous tank with a skilled player in the commander seat.
+The T114 looks like it is straight from a science fiction movie, or from a crazy professor's basement. With a circular turret, autoloader system, and a cannon attached, it has a very unique look. It is very fragile, but is a very dangerous tank with a skilled player in the commander seat.
-The gun packs a great punch with up to twenty six rounds with 433 mm of penetration from its '''H'''igh '''E'''xplosive, '''A'''nti-'''T'''ank, grenades ('''"HEAT"''') round, allowing the T114 to take on a wide variety of formidable foes. Considering that the velocity of the projectile is not very fast, it will have to use it almost like a mortar at ranges over 800 metres (2,624 feet). Use the terrain and vegetation on the map to get close then engage the enemy in an ambush. The T114 will be able to one-shot most tanks if clever with shot placement since it is only equipped with "HEAT". The T114 has a three round magazine for the 106 mm gun, so if the first shot fail to hit, another two can be shot off within few seconds. However, the reload of the magazine will depend heavily on the [[Crew_skills#Ground_vehicles_crew_skills|crew skills]] .
+The gun packs a great punch with up to twenty six rounds with 433 mm of penetration from its High-Explosive, Anti-Tank, grenades ("HEAT") round, allowing the T114 to take on a wide variety of formidable foes. Considering that the velocity of the projectile is not very fast, it will have to use it almost like a mortar at ranges over 800 m (2,624 ft). Use the terrain and vegetation on the map to get close then engage the enemy in an ambush. The T114 will be able to knock out most tanks if clever with shot placement since it is only equipped with HEAT projectiles. The T114 has a three round magazine for the 106 mm gun, so if the first shot fail to hit, another two can be shot off within few seconds. However, the reload of the magazine will depend heavily on the [[Crew_skills#Ground_vehicles_crew_skills|crew skills]] .
-The mobility of this vehicle is average to good with very responsive handling at speed.  It has a good cross country speed on terrain of around 32-50 km/h (20-25 mph). On tarmac roads, the T114 can get up to 56 km/h (35 mph)! Use this to get into a great hiding spot and await the victim. Once the victims are spotted, the attack strategy is nearly the same for all types. Tigers, hit the front plate. Panthers, front plate. IS-6, front plate.
+The mobility of this vehicle is average to good with very responsive handling at speed. It has a good cross country speed on terrain of around 32-50 km/h (20-25 mph). On tarmac roads, the T114 can get up to 56 km/h (35 mph)! Use this to get into a great hiding spot and await the victim. Once the victims are spotted, the attack strategy is nearly the same for all types. Tigers, hit the front plate. Panthers, front plate. IS-6, front plate.
 However, the armour is very thin and can be penetrated by heavy machine gun fire from opponents. The crew are cramped together towards the front with only the gunner in the turret. The ammo is exposed by the thin layers of armour which forms its protection - which can be pieced with ease. So it is with the utmost importance that the gun is aimed for the most critical parts on the enemy tank. Ideally, aim for the gunner, ammunition racks, or engine. The "HEAT" will be able to destroy any tank with a well placed shot. However, if it is the last shot and it fails to penetrate, run, and find cover before the auto-loading starts.
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-This tanks play-style is similar to a role of a [[:Category:Light_tanks|light tank]], with only two crew, very light armour, only equipped with a 106 mm (10.6 cm) '''R'''ecoiless '''R'''ifle armed with '''H'''igh '''E'''xpolsive  '''A'''nti-'''T'''ank grenade (similar to a RPG). However, it is just as deadly as any other tank on the battlefield!
+This tanks playstyle is similar to a role of a [[:Category:Light_tanks|light tank]], with only two crew, very light armour, only equipped with a 106 mm (10.6 cm) Recoiless Rifle armed with High-Expolsive Anti-Tank grenade (similar to an RPG). However, it is just as deadly as any other tank on the battlefield!
 Use the speed it offers to get the advantage of the terrain. Use the vegetation of the map to an advantage. Be patient. Be cautious about walls, fences, and objects on the terrain - These will slow the tank down if they are run over and/or hit. It is important not to let the enemy team spot the T114. Stealth is the key. Wait for the enemy tank to appear and for it to expose its side. Calculate the distance and drop of the HEAT round before firing. If calculated successfully, either the enemy tank will be knocked-out or it have sustained major critical damage such as a loss of a crew or gun breech. If it has sustained critical damage, fire another shot into the opposite area of the tank to knock it out. It is very important to aim and knock out the gunner and/or turret crew. Even if the tank was hit and sustained critical damage, if the turret crew was not knocked out and main cannon was inoperable, the machine gun will still be able to penetrate the T114's armour since it has only 32 mm of thickness on the sides and rear with the turret at 38 mm while the front has 44 mm.
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 ====Realistic/Simulator====
-'''In realistic/simulator battles''', the T114 have the ability to cause mayhem behind the enemy lines without to much hindrance. Go to a capture point on the left or the right flank, wait for targets to appear, and while they are not looking  (this is very important) open fire. Try to knock them out or into a state where the tank can get assists. If juggling more than one target, be sure not to be spotted. Once the auto-loading has started, head to cover and wait out the reload. Then, plan another attack. Stay out of sight, even back track and flank harder and deeper.
+'''In realistic/simulator battles''', the T114 have the ability to cause mayhem behind the enemy lines without too much hindrance. Go to a capture point on the left or the right flank, wait for targets to appear, and while they are not looking (this is very important) open fire. Try to knock them out or into a state where the tank can get assists. If juggling more than one target, be sure not to be spotted. Once the auto-loading has started, head to cover and wait out the reload. Then, plan another attack. Stay out of sight, even back track and flank harder and deeper.
-The best way of getting to the enemy's rear is to use the terrain. Do not drive up the middle of the road or the middle of the map. It will be very easy for the enemy team to knock out the T114.  Use the vegetation on the map combined with the terrain and sounds coming of the enemy to avoid any contact with the enemy forces.
+The best way of getting to the enemy's rear is to use the terrain. Do not drive up the middle of the road or the middle of the map. It will be very easy for the enemy team to knock out the T114. Use the vegetation on the map combined with the terrain and sounds coming of the enemy to avoid any contact with the enemy forces.
 Find and locate an area with high vegetation or some urban area which hides the silhouette of this small tank. Lay silent, like a wolf, until the enemy is close. Stay alert. The enemy may be trying the same tactics with other vehicles. Once the enemy is close, wait for them to expose their side armour where the "HEAT" will be able to penetrate them and cause major critical damage, if not blow their turrets clean off their fine vehicles of war. Within urban areas, do not make the T114 known until it is too late. Only pick one tank off at the time. Do not hunt multiple enemy tanks. That will not end well. Make sure the silhouette is not exposed. Simple machine gun fire can terminate this fine tank.
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 ** Limited ammo, only three shots per clip and a total of 24 rounds
 ** No external .50 cal MG, which can be used to fight back against planes
-**  Low velocity cannon compared to other vehicles at the same rank
+** Low velocity cannon compared to other vehicles at the same rank
-**  Can only elevate the gun up to a meager 8 degrees
+** Can only elevate the gun up to a meager 8 degrees
-* Auto-loader: the tank reloads the shells individually, meaning it can take eons to fully reload the magazine
+* Autoloader: the tank reloads the shells individually, meaning it can take eons to fully reload the magazine
 * Light and small vehicle
 ** Loses majority of its speed when it runs into foreign objects i.e. fences, wall, rocks etc
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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-In the early 1950s, the US Army started work on developing a new generation of lightly armoured vehicles, such as APCs. General Motor's Cadillac division proposed two versions of their T114 armoured vehicle to support infantry and anti-tank battalions, respectively. One version would to be armed with a single high calibre machine gun in a full rotatable turret, which would support the infantry battalions, whilst the other would be equipped with a 106mm recoilless gun, serving among the ranks of anti-tank battalions. In 1960, six prototypes of the T114 were built; four armed with machine guns and two armed with the recoilless gun, the latter being named BAT (Battalion Anti-tank) for a short period of time.
+In the early 1950s, the US Army started work on developing a new generation of lightly-armoured vehicles, such as APCs. General Motor's Cadillac division proposed two versions of their T114 armoured vehicle to support infantry and anti-tank battalions, respectively. One version would to be armed with a single high calibre machine gun in a full rotatable turret, which would support the infantry battalions, whilst the other would be equipped with a 106mm recoilless gun, serving among the ranks of anti-tank battalions. In 1960, six prototypes of the T114 were built; four armed with machine guns and two armed with the recoilless gun, the latter being named BAT (Battalion Anti-tank) for a short period of time.
 The first out of the two T114 BAT prototypes was being tested at Aberdeen proving ground between December 1960 - January 1961, whilst the other prototype remained with the manufacturer for factory tests. Due to unsatisfactory results during testing, all work on the T114 BAT stopped by 1961, with the 2 single prototypes being later converted into the machine gun-armed versions, of which a simplified version would later enter service with the US Army as the M114.

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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=us_t114 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_t114 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|xF4-TcnyWw0|'''Best tank destroyers''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 6:42 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|SJoW-2_6J6o|'''Amphibious tanks'''  discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 3:55  - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|dfC3lfWeYIg|'''{{PAGENAME}} - What can you do when enemies ignore you?''' - ''HowToPlay1337''|ZbqozTGrra8|'''The Shooting Range #64''' - ''War Machines'' section at 00:25 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|0rWhz3d-YmM|'''{{PAGENAME}} - Tank Review - Fun and Engaging Premium For Tier VI Research''' - ''Napalmratte''|HtNJXZWAxow|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|xF4-TcnyWw0|'''Best tank destroyers''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 6:42 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|SJoW-2_6J6o|'''Amphibious tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 3:55 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|dfC3lfWeYIg|'''T114 - What can you do when enemies ignore you?''' - ''HowToPlay1337''|ZbqozTGrra8|'''The Shooting Range #64''' - ''War Machines'' section at 00:25 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|0rWhz3d-YmM|'''T114 - Tank Review - Fun and Engaging Premium For Tier VI Research''' - ''Napalmratte''}}
 == See also ==

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 ! colspan="5" | [[M40A1C (106 mm)|106 mm M40A1C]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
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-! Mode !!TeeHee!! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
+! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 ! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=us_t114 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[M50 Ontos]]
 * [[Type 60 SPRG (C)]]

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-{{tankMobility|abMinHp=227|rbMinHp=142}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=248|rbMinHp=142}}
 === Modifications and economy ===